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French Spahis Bandolier, Frog & Bayonet - ED 746 / 4307
This is the bandolier worn by Spahis, the French North African light cavalry, recruited from Algeria and Morocco when both countries formed part of the French Empire. The bandoliers passed over each shoulder, joined and were then attached to a belt by strap and buckle. At the join is a frog containing an excellent example of a French 1886/93/16 Epee bayonet for the WW1 Lebel Rifle. It has a brass hilt and no quillon and a 20.5" cruciform blade. In its steel scabbard and all in great condition. The bayonet was worn across the chest. The leather used was dyed dark red. The bandolier has 5 pockets for ammunition. the buckle and compartment studs are brass.
£265.00
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